NYFF: “20 Years of Art Cinema: A Tribute to Sony Pictures Classics”
A Q&A with Sony Pictures Classics executives Michael Barker, Marcie Bloom, and Tom Bernard in celebration of the company's 20-year history of introducing foreign and independent films to American audiences.
NYFF3: Marco Bellocchio’s “Fists in the Pocket”
Bellocchio's explosive debut feature, sometimes known by its alternate title "Between Two Worlds," appeared in the third NYFF in 1965 and continues our year-long look back at the history of the festival.
UPDATE: J.C. Chandor’s “Margin Call” Captures the Cultural Relevance of Occupy Wall Street
With the movement garnering more popular support & media attention every day, critics agree that the release of "Margin Call," could not be more timely. Added screening tonight!
NYFF2: Grigori Kozintsev’s “Hamlet”
Film Society's year-long series "50 Years of the New York Film Festival" continues with this unique take on Shakespeare's classic from Soviet filmmaker Grigori Kozintsev, which appeared in the second edition of the NYFF in 1964.
Peña Stepping Down at Film Society & NYFF
After the 50th NYFF, Peña will continue to be involved with the Film Society to work on the creation of a new education program.
NYFF Press Roundup: Final Day
NYFF Closing Night film "The Descendants" has the critics talking, as does "Pina" and "The Kid With a Bike." Main Slate entry "Le Havre" picks up the top prize at the Chicago International Film Festival.
Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne: “The Kid with a Bike” is Darker Than You Think (Video)
In one of our free NYFF Forums in the Film Center the Belgian brothers discussed their careers, process, and their latest film with Eric Kohn of indieWIRE.
NYFF Last Day
Includes info about rush tickets. The last day of NYFF brings our Closing Night film Alexander Payne's The Descendants as well as The Artist, Policeman, Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel, a conversation with Wim Wenders and several Nikkatsu offerings including Charisma and Cold Fish.
NYFF Press Roundup: Day 16
The Artist, Vito, Goodbye First Love and the Nikkatsu Centennial's Love Hotel are among the films praised by the critics in the final weekend of the 49th New York Film Festival.
NYFF Day 16
Includes info about rush tickets. Another packed Saturday at NYFF: Play, Pina, Goodbye First Love, Policeman, On Cinema: Alexander Payne, 25th Anniversary Screening of Salvador with Oliver Stone in person, Kevin Smith presents Buckaroo Banzai, two Shorts Programs and two free forums!
